The international master’s degree program in microbiology is a consecutive course of study building on the bachelor’s degree programs in molecular biotechnology, biology, and molecular biology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) or equivalent programs at other universities.
The double degree program is offered exclusively in English and consists of courses at JGU and the Université Bourgogne Europe in Dijon (France). The applications are processed exclusively through the Université Bourgogne Europe.
Requirements:
The legally binding admission requirements are defined in the examination regulations of the degree program (see downloads) and are presented here in abbreviated form for a better overview.
Proof of a bachelor’s degree in biology from a higher education institution in Germany or an equivalent degree obtained in a subject area that does not differ significantly from a higher education institution in Germany or abroad.
If you are unable to submit a bachelor’s degree certificate by the application deadline, you can apply if you demonstrate that you have acquired at least 120 credit points in the form of coursework and examinations, as certified by the corresponding office of your current higher education institution. Proof of the total number of credit points acquired must be provided. You must submit proof that you obtained the bachelor’s degree to enroll in the international microbiology master’s program.
Proof of English language proficiency at a minimum level of B2. Proof of language proficiency is deemed to have been provided by receiving admission to the “International Master in Microbiology – ForTheMicrobes” degree program at UBE. No German or French language skills are required for the international master’s program in microbiology.
Application Period:
Winter semester: February 9 – March 16.
Application:
The degree program has restricted admission. Selection and admission take place only through the Université Bourgogne Europe in Dijon.
You probably have a lot of subject-related questions as you start into your degree program. This page contains all the information you need about how to organize yourself and your program of study, including details about the course sequence, module offers, and detailed module descriptions. The important forms for registering your project work and master’s thesis can also be found on this page. Do you have further questions or are you looking for individual advice? Please contact our academic advisory office. You can find your advisor’s contact information in the service area of this page.
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Graduates of the international master’s degree program in microbiology (FortheMicrobes) have acquired in-depth knowledge of the field of microbiology, specifically in molecular microbiology, microbial physiology, biotechnology, and microbial ecology. The program of study has a clear research-oriented focus with regard to the diverse fields of application in the industry, in biotechnology, medicine, pharmacy, food technology, waste management, soil remediation, and materials research.
The program’s learning objective is to enable students to independently conduct scientific work in practice and theory, which optimally qualifies them for various occupational fields in science and industry on the international labor market.
Opportunities for a doctoral degree
Most graduates of the international master’s degree program in microbiology will likely follow up with a doctorate. There are a wide range of doctoral opportunities at the Faculty of Biology, the Institute of Molecular Biology, the University Medical Center, and at other scientific departments and affiliated research centers such as the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research or the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry.
Modern infrastructure for a research-focused life sciences campus: BioCenters I and II are located close to other important pillars of the natural and life sciences in Mainz, such as the Institute of Molecular Biology gGmbH (IMB), the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, the JGU Department of Chemistry, and the Physics Institutes at Mainz University. The two Max Planck Institutes and the Helmholtz Institute Mainz complete the life sciences campus quarter. Short walking distances between all these institutions support close cooperation between the disciplines.
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Appointments at the Dean’s Office, Student Advising Office, and Examination Office can be made during office hours by telephone or email. Appointments can only be made for matters that cannot be solved by telephone, mail, or email. Appointments by prior arrangement only.
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Would you like to have certificates and courses recognized? Do you have subject-specific questions about your bachelor’s program at FB10? Our academic advisors can advise you in the following matters:
Academic Advisors
Responsible Person | Recognitions
Bachelor of Education in Biology (B.Ed.)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (B.Sc.)
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology (B.Sc.)
Examination Office | Course Manager
Do you have subject-specific questions about your master’s degree program at the Faculty of Biology? Our academic advisors can advise you in the following matters:
Subject-specific Academic Advice
Examination Office | Course Manager
Course Representative | Recognitions
Master of Education in Biology (M.Ed.)
Master of Science in Biology (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Evolutionary Biology (M.Sc.)
Course Representative | Recognitions
Master of Science in Microbiology (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Neuroscience (M.Sc.)
The course representative for your bachelor’s or master’s program at the Faculty of Biology is responsible for the recognition of coursework. He or she makes a recommendation which the Examination Office usually follows and then formally recognizes and records in your JOGU-StINe account.
If you would like to have coursework recognized, please note the instructions on the following page. You can also download the ‘Äquivalenzbescheinigung’ (certificate of equivalence) form here.
Do you have subject-specific questions about your distance learning program or pre-university program at the Faculty of Biology? Our academic advisors provide advice on the following topics:
“Distance Learning” Biology
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Appointments at the Dean’s Office, Student Advising Office, and Examination Office can be made during office hours by telephone or email. Appointments can only be made for matters that cannot solved by telephone, mail, or email. Appointments upon prior arrangement only.
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You will find all important contacts regarding our international activities in the following overview:
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You can find all relevant information on the Erasmus+ program on the JGU International webpage.
Erasmus+ coordinator
There is an annual online information event via MS Teams. The dial-in code for the event and the date (usually early/mid-January) will be sent via a system message in JOGUStine. If you would like to attend, please register for the event in JOGUStine. A checklist and deadlines, e.g. application deadline for the respective academic year, will be announced in mid-February via the relevant Moodle ‘Erasmus+ Infoveranstaltung Fachbereich Biologie*’.
Ombudsperson for foreign students
JGU International | FORTHEM
Look here for information on FORTHEM JGU International webpage.
Partner Cities Representatives
Dijon
Palermo
Valencia
Zagreb
Haifa
Are you enrolled in a degree program at the Faculty of Biologiy that is expiring? Below, you will find all relevant information. Please note that new applications for these degree programs are no longer possible!
“Diplom Biologie”
Anthropology (M.Sc.)
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On the Studying at JGU portal, you can find information on funding options for your studies and the various scholarship options, including a Deutschlandstipendium, a scholarship for gifted students, target group-oriented or earmarked scholarships.
